Malaysia Urges ASEAN Unity Amid Global Tensions
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim called on ASEAN member states to remain united and resolute in the face of global tensions, saying that division and division within the region risk being exploited to the detriment of ASEAN centrality and cohesiveness. He emphasized the importance of dialogue and cooperation in fostering amity and good relations among member states. Malaysia also encouraged ASEAN dialogue partners to manage their differences to obtain positive outcomes.
Key Takeaways:
- Malaysia's Prime Minister, Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim, emphasized the importance of ASEAN unity in the face of global tensions, urging member states to remain united and resolute.
- Anwar said that division and division within the region risk being exploited to the detriment of ASEAN centrality and cohesiveness.
- He stressed the importance of dialogue and cooperation in fostering amity and good relations among member states.
- Malaysia encouraged ASEAN dialogue partners to manage their differences to obtain positive outcomes.
- Anwar welcomed the introduction of the ASEAN Community Vision 2045 and the Strategic Plan at the 46th ASEAN Summit next year.
- Malaysia plans to build a more inclusive and sustainable future for the region as it assumes the chair of ASEAN at the end of 2024.
- Anwar welcomed his counterparts from Singapore and Thailand, Lawrence Wong and Paetongtarn Shinawatra, to the ASEAN family.
Statistics:
- Malaysia will officially assume the ASEAN chair on January 1, 2025.
- The ASEAN Community will celebrate its 10th anniversary next year.
- The 44th and 45th ASEAN Summits and Related Summits will run from Wednesday to Friday.
- The ASEAN Plus One Summits will be held between ASEAN and its seven Dialogue Partners, namely Australia, China, Japan, India, South Korea, the United States, and Canada.
Sources:
- Official news agency Bernama
- 44th ASEAN Summit Plenary Session